The Process That Selectively Extracts a Metal from Its Ore

question 29

Multiple Choice

The process that selectively extracts a metal from its ore, by dissolving it, is called

• A)roasting.
• B)leaching.
• C)smelting.
• D)flotation.
• E)hydration.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in which presenting a positive stimulus after a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or knowledge by watching and imitating the actions of others, also known as social learning or modeling.

Model

In science and engineering, a model is an abstract representation meant to study, simulate, or explain the behavior of real systems or phenomena.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced, used in behavioral psychology to study learning and conditioning.